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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.35, 888.74 and 348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.35, 888.74 and 348.59 is: 523.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.35 : 888.74 = 348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.35/888.74 = 348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.35x = 888.74 × 348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.35x = 309,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,799.69/592.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.00

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